MS HB1100

Requires health-care institutions and providers to obtain consent from a minor's parent, guardian, or surrogate before providing healthcare to unemancipated minors, effective July 1, 2024.

Allows alternative consent from a custodian, adult sibling, or grandparent only if the parent, guardian, or surrogate cannot be reached within 7 days by phone or 21 days by mail.

Exempts from parental consent requirements: mental illness cases, medical emergencies, judicial consent, blood donation by minors age 16+, infectious disease testing, minors in Department of Child Protection Services custody, inmates, and baby drop-off situations.

Permits parents, guardians, or surrogates to file suit for violations and recover damages, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and other appropriate relief; eliminates sovereign and governmental immunities for violations.

Repeals existing provisions allowing physicians to treat minors for venereal disease or mental/emotional problems related to alcohol or drugs without parental consent.